It is celebrated on the twelfth night of January 6 every year.

According to Christian tradition, three wise men led by a star came to visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem on the night of January 5th. They were called Balthazar, Belchior, and Gaspar. They are not kings, but priests or teachers They brought the boy gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Incense from Asia symbolizes faith and spirituality.
Gold from Europe is a symbol of wealth and royalty.
Myrrh comes from Africa and symbolizes immortality.

The tradition, which dates back to the eighth century, is celebrated all over the world.

In Spain
Epiphany has a tradition of handing out gifts to Spaniards. The traditional cake of the time was the Rosca de Reyes, a cake similar to bolo-ray. Some Spanish cities organize a procession of Reyes Magos, which they call the Cabalgata de Reyes.

In Italy
Italians celebrate Epiphany today, also known as Befana Day. Bifana (meaning witch) flies from house to house to fill lots of sweets in good kids socks and lots of charcoal in rough kids socks.

In Ireland
In Ireland Epiphany is considered the Christmas of women. There, women take a break from work between Christmas and New Year.

In the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, groups of three children sing from house to house accepting money or sweets.

In Germany
The children dress up as Reyes Magos and write the initials of the name on the door of the house.

In Malta
In Malta, Epiphany is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. Concerts are held, mainly the responsibility of the national orchestra of the country.

In Finland
In Finland, lopienen is celebrated. Today is the day to make star-shaped gingerbread cookies, Piparkakuttu. To make the wish come true, the biscuit should be cut into three pieces, broken in the palm of your hand and eaten silently.

In Bulgaria
According to tradition, on the twelfth night in Bulgaria, a priest throws a wooden cross into the water – it is very cold at this time of year – young people should dive to save it, and those who save the cross will have good health and good fortune. .

Brazil does not
In Brazil, Folia de Reyes, or Rhizado, is celebrated with parades of people playing various musical instruments, led by a standard – a tradition taken to Brazil during the colonial period.

In Argentina and Uruguay
Reyes Magos Camels It is a tradition in these South American countries for children to leave shoes at the door with grass and water.
The traditional cake of the time was the Rosca de Reyes, a cake similar to bolo-ray.

Mexico does not
On the day of Epiphany, Mexicans have a tradition of handing out gifts. The traditional cake of the time was the Rosca de Reyes, a cake similar to bolo-ray.

In Puerto Rico
On the night of January 5th to 6th, children collect grass and leaves and place them in a box next to the bed. Thus, camels can be fed, and the wise can give a gift.

In Cuba
In Cuba, the twelfth night is called “Easter of the Blacks” because it was the day on which slaves were given rest during Spanish colonization.

No Peru
Bajada de Reyes is celebrated in Peru. This is the day to hold a family party to tear down the barn, and traditionally, money should be left over for every form and decoration that is kept.